Draping the Human Form - Cornell University

Drape Index

Draping

Basic Slack

steps 1-52

Introduction
Take measurements (1-7)
Back muslin preparation: Hip and crotch depth (8-14)
Back muslin preparation: Hip arc
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Back muslin preparation: Creaseline (18-20)
Back muslin preparation: Crotch curve (21-22)
Back muslin preparation: Leg opening and inseam (23-28)
Front muslin preparation (29)
Pin prepared muslin to form (30-34)
Front drape (35-40)
Back drape (41-47)
Pin side seams (48-50)
Completed drape (51-52)

Align the T-square with the crotch depth mark again, this time facing out to the left. Draw a line horizontally to the left equal to 1/3 of your back hip arc measurement.